Introduction

You must renew your vehicle’s registration every 2 years, as required by the CT Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you're 65 years old or older, you may elect to renew annually

Connecticut Registration Renewal Notice

The DMV sends registration renewal notices approximately 60 days before the expiration date. On it you'll find:

Registration deadline.

Renewal fee.

Emissions test requirements.

Delinquency issues (unpaid taxes, parking tickets, insurance lapse, etc.) that must be taken care of before you can renew your registration.

Your new registration certificate, which is the middle portion of the notice (don’t throw it away!).

Didn’t Receive a Renewal Notice?

If you did not receive a renewal notice, contact the DMV via an online form. Keep in mind that even though you did not receive a notice, you are still required to renew by your registration certificates's expiration date.

If you moved and did not update your new address with the DMV, you may not receive a renewal notice. To update, submit a completed Change of Address application to the address located on the bottom of the form.

A copy of your orders showing that you're either currently on active duty, or were honorably discharged within the last two years.

Renewing a Non-Operational Vehicle

If you plan to register a non-operational vehicle, keep in mind you must also maintain insurance coverage. Otherwise, cancel your registration and insurance, and return the vehicle's license plates to the CT DMV.

When you're ready to renew the registration on a non-operational vehicle, visit your local DMV office with:

The vehicle's license plate number or expired registration certificate.